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GENERAL INFORMATION ON

Course Title: Agri-Business/ Agri-Tourism course

アグリビジネス/アグリツーリズムコース

Course No.: 201998816J002

Project No.:201998816

Course Period in Japan : February 13- 29, 2020

Knowledge Co-Creation Program

(Young Leaders)

（Philippines）

This information pertains to one of the JICA Knowledge Co-Creation Program (Young

Leaders) of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), which shall be

implemented as part of the Official Development Assistance of the Government of Japan

based on bilateral agreement between both Governments.

‘JICA Knowledge Co-Creation Program (KCCP)’ as a New Start

In the Development Cooperation Charter which was released from the Japanese

Cabinet on February 2015, it is clearly pointed out that “In its development

cooperation, Japan has maintained the spirit of jointly creating things that suit partner

countries while respecting ownership, intentions and intrinsic characteristics of the

country concerned based on a field-oriented approach through dialogue and

collaboration. It has also maintained the approach of building reciprocal relationships

with developing countries in which both sides learn from each other and grow and

develop together.” We believe that this ‘Knowledge Co-Creation Program’ will serve

as a center of mutual learning process.

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I. Concept 1. Knowledge Co-Creation Program (Young Leaders)

The “Knowledge Co-Creation Program (Young Leaders)” is conducted by JICA（the

Japan International Cooperation Agency）under a technical cooperation scheme of the

Government of Japan, with the purpose of promoting human resource development in

developing countries.

Under the program, young leaders, who will become nation-building leaders in the

future, are invited to Japan for 17 days to be provided with opportunities to:

1) develop their specialties through experiencing and learning technologies and skills in

Japan, and

2) increase their willingness to resolve issues on their own

II. Description

1. Title (Course-No.): Agri-Business/ Agri-Tourism Course (201998816J002)

2. Course Period in JAPAN： February 13-29, 2020

3. Target Country: Philippines 4. Target Group

Government or local government officers, members of farmer’s cooperatives, entrepreneurs, NGOs, and young leaders who are engaged in “sextiary sector" through promoting fishing and agrarian villages/regional development; especially by adding value on regional resources/products through not only improvement of products of farming but also expanding to running business such as food processing, value-chain, and agri-tourism.

5. Number of Participants：15 participants

6. Language to be used in this program: English 7. Course Objective:

Through participation in this program, the participants are expected to: (1) Acquire basic knowledge of overall policies and administrative system in the

Japanese agri-business and agri-tourism. (2) Acquire ideas for the effective implementation of policies for the agri-business and

agri-tourism for regional resources. (3) Exchange information and opinions on agri-business and agri-tourism issues with

the concerned parties

8. Course Outline: This program consists of the following components.

(1) Lectures regarding overall policies on the sextiary sector, eco-tourism and farm- tourism in Japan, and local government.

(2) Observations of the sextiary sector, eco-tourism, and farm-tourism related organizations.

(3) Discussions with stakeholders.

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<Tentative Schedule of the Program > Date Venue Contents Purpose

Feb.13 Thu JICA Okinawa Arrival To learn about the culture, economy, politics, and history of Japan

Feb 14 Fri Briefing on daily life and rules &

regulation in JICA Okinawa.

- Program Orientation

- Opening Ceremony

Feb 15 Sat Site Visit

Feb 16 Sun Self-Study To develop knowledge about each specialty and to observe present conditions in Japan

To confirm knowledge gained through the program

To evaluate the overall program

Feb 17 Mon - Group Facilitation Workshop

- Course Orientation

Experiencing the Process of 6th

sector industrializing of Agriculture

Value Chain of 6th Industrialization

Feb 18 Tue JICA Okinawa Job Report Presentation Lecture and Discussion: - Victorias City's Promotion - Activities of Agricultural

Business/Agri-Tourism in cooperation with Japanese municipalities

- Networking and Sharing of

Measures taken in Philippines

Feb 19 Wed JICA Okinawa Measures and Policies Taken by Central Government - Promoting Six Industrialization

in the regions of farming and fishing villages.

- Community revitalization through 6th Industrialization.

Feb 20 Thu JICA Okinawa Itoman city

- Transition in Okinawa Tourism

and Tourism policies

- Okinawa Prefectural

Agriculture Research Center

- Southern Plant

Feb 21 Fri. JICA Okinawa Nanjo City

- Bringing about "Innovation"

Lectures and Discussion on

Model Case implemented by

Private sector,

- Cooperatives and Municipal

government in Nanjo City

Feb 22 Sat JICA Okinawa Self-Study

Feb 23 Sun JICA Okinawa Self-Study

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Date Venue Contents Purpose

Feb 24 Mon Motobu town Nakijin Village

Acerola Fresh Aiai Farm

- Lecture：6th Industrialization

- Farm visit

Cooking experience

Feb 25 Tue Higashi Village

Yambaru Forest

Public-Private Collaboration in

Revitalizing Rural communities

～Public sector as incubator and

Private sector as cultivator

Lecture :

Community, Tourism and Nature

(By Mr. Yamakawa)

Workshop :

Yambaru Discovery Forest

- Agriculture and Ecotourism

Model Tour By Mr. Kazuya

Oshiro Kunigami Tourism

Association

(Trekking,Canoeing activities,

and Overnight Stay)

Feb 26 Wed Yambaru Forest Yambaru Discovery Forest

- Agriculture and Ecotourism

Model Tour By Kunigami

Tourism Association

(Vegetable Cooking, Rice

Straw weaving) Venue:

- Oku Community Center

Feb 27 Thu JICA Okinawa Process of sixth industry

Feb 28 Fri JICA Okinawa Action Plan Presentation

Feb 29 Sat JICA Okinawa Departure

※This program is tentative and the schedule is subject to change without notice.

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III. Conditions and Procedures for Application

1. Nominee Qualifications:

Applying Organizations are expected to select nominees who meet the following

qualifications. Please note that nominees would not necessarily be employed by the

applying organizations, as long as they are selected officially by the organizations

for their specific purposes. However, the nominees must be either persons who are

engaged in the said field or directly related to program subject.

(1) Essential Qualifications

All applicants must:

1) Be nominated by the Government of Philippines in line with the procedures

mentioned in 3.(1) below.

2) Experience in the relevant field: be involved in a field corresponding to

the course mentioned in II. Description, such as conducting health

promotion activities for/with youth.

3) Age: be from twenty (20) to thirty-five (35) years of age and be expected to

become leaders in their specialized fields in the future.

4) Language: have a reasonable command of English and good command of

spoken and written.

5) Health: be in good health, both physically and mentally, to participate in the

Program in Japan. Pregnant applicants are not recommended to apply due

to the potential risk of health and life issues of mother and fetus.

(2) Recommendable Qualifications

1) Expectations for the Participants: not have made any previous visits to

Japan

2) Educational Background: be a university graduate

3) Having some experience in the field of agri-tourism/agri-business activities

would be desirable.

2. Required Documents for Application

(1) Application Form: The Application Form is available at the JICA website.

(2) Photocopy of passport: If you are securing a new passport during application,

submit a photocopy of the old passport on the deadline set by JICA Philippines.

Permanent government employees must secure official passport once accepted

into the program.

However, during the application process, permanent government employees

should submit a copy of their valid regular passport.

Photocopy should include the following:

Name, Date of Birth, Nationality, Sex, Passport Number and Expiry Date.

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**Name of the newly married female applicant must be the same in the

application form and the passport to be used, to avoid confusion.

(3) Job Report: Job Report on the main issues concerning the targeted field in

his/her country to be submitted. Detailed information is provided in the VII. Annex

-1.

(4) Additional documents required by JICA Philippines: See VII.Annex-2

3. Procedures for Application and Selection：

(1) Submission of the Application Documents:

Philippine government organizations and relevant non-government offices should

endorse their nominees to JICA Philippines no later than 5:00 pm on Friday,

November 15, 2019.

For inquiries on the application and acceptance to the program, it should

be directed to JICA Philippine Office at +63-2-8889-7119 local 143/ 256/122

or email CabanillaLou.PP@jica.go.jp not to any JICA Office in Japan.

(2) Selection:

JICA Philippines shall request the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to

officially endorse the list of shortlisted nominees and alternate candidates before

sending them to the JICA Center in Japan for final selection by November 29,

2019.

The applying organization with the best intention to utilize the opportunity of this

program will be highly valued in the selection. Qualifications of applicants who

belong to the military or other military-related organizations and/or who are

enlisted in the military will be examined by the Government of Japan on a case-

by-case basis, consistent with the Development Cooperation Center of Japan,

taking into consideration their duties, positions in the organizations, and other

relevant information in a comprehensive manner.

(3) Notice of Acceptance

JICA Philippines will inform the result of the final selection by December 13, 2019

to each of the nominating offices. Only accepted and alternate applicants will be

notified of the result.

4. Conditions for Attendance:

(1) to strictly adhere to the program schedule.

(2) not to change the program topics.

(3) not to extend the period of stay in Japan.

(4) not to be accompanied by family members during the program.

(5) to return to home country at the end of the program in accordance with the travel

schedule designated by JICA.

(6) to refrain from engaging in any political activities, or any form of employment for

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profit or gain.

(7) to observe Japanese laws and ordinances. If there is any violation of said laws

and ordinances, participants may be required to return part or all of the training

expenditure depending on the severity of said violation.

(8) to observe the rules and regulations of the accommodation and not to change

the accommodation designated by JICA.

5. Document(s) to be submitted by applicants:

Job Report -- to be submitted with the application documents.

Before coming to Japan, only accepted candidates are required to prepare a Job

Report for Presentation Session by Power Point Format. The Job Report should

be sent to JICA by January 15, 2020, by e-mail to oicttp@jica.go.jp

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IV. Administrative Arrangements

1. Organizer:

(1) Name: JICA OKINAWA

(2) Contact: Ms. NAOKO Miyazono （oicttp@jica.go.jp）

2. Implementing Partner:

(1) Name: Under decision

3. Travel to Japan:

(1) Air Ticket: The cost of a round-trip ticket between an international airport

designated by JICA and Japan will be borne by JICA.

(2) Travel Insurance: Coverage is from time of arrival up to departure in Japan.

Thus traveling time outside Japan will not be covered.

4. Accommodation in Japan:

JICA will arrange the following accommodations for the participants in Japan:

JICA Okinawa Center (JICA Okinawa)

Address: 1143-1 Aza-Maeda, Urasoe-Shi, Okinawa 901-2552, Japan

TEL: +81-98-876-6000 FAX: +81-98-876-6014

(where “81” is the country code for Japan, and “098” is the local area code)

If there is no vacancy at JICA Okinawa, JICA will arrange alternative

accommodations for the participants. Please refer to facility guide of OIC at its URL,

https://www.jica.go.jp/okinawa/english/office/c8h0vm0000a0celbatt/okinawa_profile.

pdf

5. Expenses:

The following expenses will be provided for the participants by JICA:

(1) Allowances for accommodation, meals, living expenses, outfit, and shipping

(2) Expenses for study tours (basically in the form of train tickets.)

(3) Free medical care for participants who become ill after arriving in Japan (costs

related to pre-existing illness, pregnancy, or dental treatment are not included)

(4) Expenses for program implementation, including materials

For more details, please see “III. ALLOWANCES” of the brochure for

participants titled “KENSHU-IN GUIDE BOOK,” which will be given before

departure for Japan.

6. Pre-departure Orientation:

A pre-departure orientation will be held at the respective country’s JICA office (or

Japanese Embassy), to provide participants with details on travel to Japan,

conditions of the workshop, and other matters.

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V. Other Information

1. Climate of Okinawa

Okinawa is located at sub-tropical zone (southern edge of Japan) but climate varies

depending upon seasons. While it is hot and heavily humid in the summer season (June

to October), it becomes a bit chilly in the winter season (December to March) due to

strong northerly wind. Participants are recommended to bring suitable clothing (details

are mentioned in below, item number 4.)

The following graph is the flow of temperature in Urasoe City where JICA Okinawa

Center is located (Data source: homepage of Urasoe City).

℃ M/標準

M/標準

M/標準

M/標準

M/標準

M/標準

M/標準

M/標準 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2. Main facilities in JICA Okinawa

JICA Okinawa is equipped with a variety of facilities for program and welfare

activities such as seminar rooms, library, study room with computers, accommodation

rooms (details are mentioned in below 3.), dining hall, clinic for medical consultation, gym,

tennis court, a swimming pool (available from May to October), Japanese-style room for

tea ceremony and recreation rooms.

At the dining hall, aka OIC Shokudo, “HALAL” meals for the Muslim and vegetarian

meals are available.

The Internet connection available (either by cable or Wi-Fi) at accommodation

rooms and other buildings.

32.7 32.9 32.9 32.5 30.3 30.6

27.9 28.9 29.7

28.3 27.9 26.3

24.9 25.4 25.2 25.4 23.9

22.6 23.7

20.4 25.1 24.5 23.7

17.6 18.6

17.1 21.1 14.9

20.5

16.3 17.3

13.8 13.3 11.6

9.3 8.7

The flow of temperature in Urasoe city in 2011

Average Highest Lowest

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3. Accommodation in JICA Okinawa

Accommodation building has 96 single rooms. Every room is furnished with bed, desk,

chair, bookshelf, and closet. Also, there are TV (with satellite channel), DVD player,

safety box, telephone, LAN cable jack, etc. in each room.

It has a tea lounge, smoking room, and laundry room on each floor. In addition, there is

an exercise room, which opens from 6 am to 10 pm. Iron, musical instruments, sports

gears, variety of DVD selections, and personal computers are available for rent. Towels

and toiletries are provided upon check-in.

Please note that cooking at JICA Okinawa accommodation is strictly prohibited.

4. What to bring

(1) Clothing

A participant is recommended to bring appropriate clothing according to the season

during participants stay in Okinawa (*refer 1. Climate of Okinawa). If the training

program includes plant/factory visit or outdoor activities, suitable uniform/clothing will

be provided by JICA or at visiting site upon arrival. In addition, accommodation front

desk has jackets and coats for rental in case of study tour to mainland Japan during

winter time.

(2) National Costume

There are a few occasions like opening and closing ceremonies when participant is

requested to wear formal clothing. Nevertheless, casual clothing is acceptable even

during training hours of most of the training programs. A participant is strongly

recommended to bring national or traditional costumes for opening and closing

ceremonies and for other activities that participants may have opportunities to join.

(3) Photos and Movies

During participant’s staying in Okinawa, JICA Okinawa and/or the local media (TV,

newspapers, etc.) may interview him/her. A participant is requested to bring some

photos and videos introducing him/her country, daily life, office, etc. Please note that

photos and videos must be copyright cleard or taken by a participant.

5. Environmental conservation activities in JICA Okinawa

We emphasize on the environmental conservation activities such as energy saving,

rubbish separation, and recycling etc. Participants are kindly requested to cooperate

to these activities during their stay at JICA Okinawa. Details will be given on arrival

to JICA Okinawa.

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6. For your Information Information of Okinawa is available at following URLs.

(1) Homepage of Urasoe City (where JICA Okinawa is located)

Urasoe City:

http://www.city.urasoe.lg.jp/

Basic information of Urasoe City is in English.

(2) HP of Okinawa Prefecture : http://www.pref.okinawa.jp/english/index.html Basic information of Okinawa Prefecture is covered (Urasoe City is one of the municipalities of Okinawa prefecture) in English.

(3) HP of Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau: http://www.ocvb.or.jp/foreign/en

(4) HP of JICA Head Quarter Domestic Office http://www.jica.go.jp/english/about/organization/domestic/index.html

(5) The YouTube channel of JICA Okinawa https://www.youtube.com/user/jicaokinawa

More information is available at the reception of JICA Okinawa.

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VI. Annex:

Contact person for ex-post questionnaire survey on KCCP for young

leaders

JICA conducts ex-post questionnaire surveys on the ex-participants of KCCP for Young Leaders to understand how the ex-participants have been utilizing the knowledge acquired in Japan in their daily work.

For this purpose, JICA would like to send the questionnaire to the participants by e- mail after the program. In addition, considering the purpose of the survey, we also would like to send the questionnaire to the person in their organizations; such as their supervisor or the person in their human resources department, who can observe any changes of their attitudes toward their tasks after participating the program.

We would highly appreciate it if an applicant fill in the information about the appropriate person in applicant’s organization to whom JICA can send the questionnaire on this purpose. The questionnaire will be directly sent by e-mail to both of the participants and the person mentioned below within 1 year after the program. We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation for implementing the survey.

【Contact Person’s Information】 Name

Designation / Position

Department / Division

Office Address and Contact Information

Address:

E-mail:

Tel:

Fax:

For All Applicants

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VII. Annex:

1. Job Information

JOB REPORT

Annex- 1

1. Full Name [Family] [First] [Middle]

2. Country

3. Education

Period University & Degree / Organization & Job Title

--

& Job record

-- (Please state the university

or college and department which you have graduated,

as well as organizations you have worked for before --

present organization)

4. Job description (Please describe as clearly and concisely as possible)

4-1. Description of your organization

(1) Roles and responsibilities of your organization

(2) Organization Chart

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Referring to the example, draw the chart of your 〈Organization Chart Example〉

organization and indicate your department /

division/section with double line. Ministry of

xxxxxxxxxxx

xxxxxxxxxx Committee

(If it is difficult to incorporate into this form,

you can attach Organization Chart separately.) xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx

Department Department Department .....

xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx

Division Division Division

xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx

Section Section

xx Persons

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(3) Outlines of the present situation of Agri-business / Agri-tourism in your region

(5) Major problems and caused consequences that your region currently

Face in Agri-business / Agri-tourism

4-2. Description of your job in your organization

4-2-1. Present Job (Ask your superior to confirm what you wrote)

(1) Position

(2) Main actual activities

and their objectives

(3) Related person

or organization in activities

(4) Constraint/disincentive

in performing of your job

(5) Countermeasures taken

(or, will be taken) against

constraint /disincentive in (4)

(6) Results (or expected effects)

emerged through

countermeasures in (5)

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

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Annex- 2

Additional Application Documents Required by JICA Philippines

1. Additional Required Data Form (downloadable from Young Leaders website)

2. Recommendation from immediate supervisor to assess applicant's performance at

work and to certify his/her proper qualifications in participating in the program. The

letter should be addressed to Chief Representative of JICA Philippine Office.

3. Young Leaders Certification (downloadable from Young Leaders website)

4. One (1) 45 mm. x 45 mm. or 2 in. x 2 in. with white plain background photo.

Note: Please write your name at the back of the photo.

7. A one-page essay entitled "As a young leader, what can I do to help my country?"

(1 page, A4 size, 1.0 spacing, Arial 11)

6. Recent medical certificate issued on or after August 2019.

Please attach the blood type result. The certificate should state,

"Fit to travel and undergo training in Japan."

7. Valid original NBI clearance.

Note: For requirements 1 and 3, use prescribed forms downloadable at:

http://www.jica.go.jp/philippine/english/activities/activity02_03_02.html

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JICA and Capacity Development

For Your Reference

The key concept underpinning JICA operations since its establishment in 1974 has been the

conviction that “capacity development” is central to the socioeconomic development of any country,

regardless of the specific operational scheme one may be undertaking, i.e. expert assignments,

development projects, development study projects, training programs, JOCV programs, etc.

Within this wide range of programs, Training Programs have long occupied an important place in

JICA operations. Conducted in Japan, they provide partner countries with opportunities to acquire

practical knowledge accumulated in Japanese society. Participants dispatched by partner countries

might find useful knowledge and re-create their own knowledge for enhancement of their own capacity

or that of the organization and society to which they belong.

About 460 pre-organized programs cover a wide range of professional fields, ranging from

education, health, infrastructure, energy, trade and finance, to agriculture, rural development, gender

mainstreaming, and environmental protection. A variety of programs and are being customized to

address the specific needs of different target organizations, such as policy-making organizations,

service provision organizations, as well as research and academic institutions. Some programs are

organized to target a certain group of countries with similar developmental challenges.

Japanese Development Experience

Japan was the first non-Western country to successfully modernize its society and industrialize its

economy. At the core of this process, which started more than 140 years ago, was the “adopt and adapt”

concept by which a wide range of appropriate skills and knowledge have been imported from

developed countries; these skills and knowledge have been adapted and/or improved using local skills,

knowledge and initiatives. They finally became internalized in Japanese society to suit its local needs

and conditions.

From engineering technology to production management methods, most of the know-how that has

enabled Japan to become what it is today has emanated from this “adoption and adaptation” process,

which, of course, has been accompanied by countless failures and errors behind the success stories.

We presume that such experiences, both successful and unsuccessful, will be useful to our partners

who are trying to address the challenges currently faced by developing countries.

However, it is rather challenging to share with our partners this whole body of Japan’s

developmental experience. This difficulty has to do, in part, with the challenge of explaining a body

of “tacit knowledge,” a type of knowledge that cannot fully be expressed in words or numbers. Adding

to this difficulty are the social and cultural systems of Japan that vastly differ from those of other

Western industrialized countries, and hence still remain unfamiliar to many partner countries. Simply

stated, coming to Japan might be one way of overcoming such a cultural gap.

JICA, therefore, would like to invite as many leaders of partner countries as possible to come and

visit us, to mingle with the Japanese people, and witness the advantages as well as the disadvantages

of Japanese systems, so that integration of their findings might help them reach their developmental

objectives.

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CORRESPONDENCE

For enquiries and further information, please contact the JICA office or the Embassy

of Japan.

Further, address correspondence to:

JICA Okinawa Center (JICA OKINAWA)

Address: 1143-1 Aza-Maeda, Urasoe-Shi, Okinawa 901-2552 JAPAN

TEL: +81-98-876-6000 FAX: +81-98-876-6014